Saint Mary Magdalene

Caravaggio · 1599

Oil on canvas

Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice

Caravaggio's penitent Magdalene sits in humble conversion, her jewels and riches abandoned for the love of Christ.

Saint Mary Magdalene — the great sinner redeemed by Christ's love, model of repentance and mystical devotion.

"Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much." — Luke 7:47

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